CCI is the primary interdisciplinary unit of the VP Research Office that promotes and supports northern and polar research at the University of Alberta, serving faculty, students, residents of circumpolar regions, government, industry and the general public.

 

The Canadian Circumpolar Institute promotes interdisciplinary research and education about the circumpolar regions. It does so through promotion of faculty-wide research, student scholarships and support for the Canadian Circumpolar Collection and the CCI Press. With well over 250 faculty and students engaged in northern research, the University of Alberta has a dynamic community engaged in northern research and education. More

  1. Educating midwives in Canada's Arctic

    (Edmonton) A University of Alberta nursing professor is winning accolades for her work to teach midwifery in Nunavut while preserving local practices and traditions.

  2. UAlberta awards first BSc north of 60 in Canada

    Post-secondary partnership allows student in Yukon to earn bachelor of science degree without leaving home territory.

  3. Small mammal caterpillar partners in food supply

    Researchers discover unusual co-operation between species in competition for scarce vegetation in northern mountain areas

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